1991 Peugeot 205 Rallye

1991 Peugeot 205 Rallye

  • Serial Number

    VF320CM2224553643

  • Paint Color

    White

  • Engine

    1294CC Inline 4

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Transmission

    5-Speed Manual

  • Mileage

    68,828 KM

  • Price

    $

    POA

Even in standard trim, the Peugeot 205 is an iconic car. Prior to its introduction, Peugeot’s reputation was for making conservative, stodgy cars. Thus, the 205’s contemporary, stylish, and fun character transformed Peugeot’s image and laid the groundwork for a series of successful models with genuine, youthful appeal for decades to come. The 205 was thoughtfully designed, competitively priced, and spatially efficient, fun to drive, and modern, which helped it win Car of the Year in 1984.

The all-independent suspension and packaging made it the ideal basis for more sporting variants, and the 1.6 liter fuel-injected GTI appeared almost immediately, being offered starting in 1984. A 1.9 liter version of the GTI arrived at the end of 1986, and both variants became instant successes with all manner of enthusiasts and hooligans on a budget.

In 1988, an even more budget friendly but also desirable variant appeared, the 205 Rallye. Engineered and built by Peugeot-Talbot Sport, the 205 Rallye was at its heart, a homologation car. Its trick was its low weight; the car was de-contented to reduce weight by 130 pounds to less than 1,750 pounds through the elimination of fully trimmed door panels, sound proofing, electric windows, power steering, and central locking. The engine was lighter too; it used a bored version of the 1.1 liter 205 power unit, which increased displacement to 1.3 liters. Fitted with a sports camshaft and a pair of enormous Weber carburetors, it made only 2hp less than the 1.6 GTI, and did so in a considerably more exciting fashion.

Under the skin, the 205 Rallye used 1.6 GTI suspension and brakes, while aesthetically, the car was distinguished by fender flares and multi-colored Peugeot-Talbot Sport decals front and rear. All 205 Rallyes were painted white; even the steel wheels were color-coded to match the car’s body. They wore narrower tires, which made the handling even more lively. Sales performance was also lively since de-contenting the Rallye not only made it lighter, it made it cheaper. All told, the Rallye cost about 20% less dear than a 1.6 liter GTI, and became an instant icon, a rare case where buyers got more fun by spending less money.

Once the first 5,000 units had been built, the 205 Rallye was homologated to compete in Group A and Group N rallying, further cementing its cult status among driving enthusiasts in Europe. No variant of the 205 was ever offered in the United States, and they remain obscure here, but represent one of the most entertaining and iconic hot hatches ever made.

This particular 205 Rallye is understood to have been sold new in Spain, where it spent most of its life (until at least 2018) before being briefly in the United Kingdom and eventually being exported to the United States in 2021. The valves, guides, and springs were renewed in 2016, as was the timing belt. The car was imported to the United States in 2021, where it has remained since.

The car is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic shape, an especially rare find because the low prices of these cars when new meant that few were cherished. For this reason, excellent examples are quite rare today and have become quite costly as a result.

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